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SAT → PHX
Which side of the plane to sit from San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most geographically diverse views, including the highest peaks in Texas, the unique gypsum dunes of White Sands, and the dramatic Superstition Mountains during the Phoenix approach.
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Texas Hill Country
Rolling limestone hills and winding river valleys immediately west of San Antonio.
Guadalupe Mountains
Home to Guadalupe Peak and the massive limestone cliff of El Capitan, the highest points in Texas.
White Sands
The brilliant white gypsum dune fields of New Mexico are often visible in the distance to the North.
Gila National Forest
Rugged, forested canyons and mountainous terrain in Western New Mexico and Eastern Arizona.
Superstition Mountains
Iconic jagged volcanic peaks that signal the final descent into the Salt River Valley.
Morning flights offer the best lighting for this side. Keep a close watch roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight for the Guadalupe Mountains. On the approach to PHX, the right side typically gets a sweeping view of the Phoenix valley's northern sprawl and the scenic McDowell Mountains.
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San Antonio Skyline
Immediate views of the Tower of the Americas and downtown San Antonio shortly after takeoff.
Chihuahuan Desert
Vast, arid landscapes of the Trans-Pecos region stretching toward the Mexican border.
El Paso & Juarez
The sprawling international metroplex where the Rio Grande separates the U.S. and Mexico.
Chiricahua Mountains
Dramatic 'Sky Island' mountain ranges rising sharply from the desert floor in Southeast Arizona.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side provides a clear look at the international border and the unique urban density of the El Paso-Juarez area. During winter, look for snow caps on the higher Southern New Mexico peaks.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,354 km (841 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Arrival: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Route Type: Domestic
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